Which centre stand?
 

I'm thinking I need to install a centre stand in order to deal with punctures when out trail riding, particularly for Morocco.

So which one is best? I was a bit surprised at the prices. The Yamaha one is supposed to be �113.99, there's a Yamaha one on eBay for �104.99 incl delivery, or there's Of-The-Road at €135.

Any tips for fitting the stand?

Tim

I've got the SW-motech center stand.
Very handy and good looking.

Haven't fitted it so i don't know how to do it.

I bought the yam one and its a 15min job max. Easy to fit works fine and the tubing etc is the same gauge as the sidestand etc.All the fittings are there as expected

Theres 2 rubber bumpers that you need to pull through the holes. I found it easiest to soften them by leaving them in boiling water for 1/2 hr then they just pull through into place easily

I have the genuine Yam one and it is very good quality. All parts were there and even the springs aren't too much of a handful to get on.:toothy11:

I am also happy with the Yahama centre stand. My bike stands very stable, even on rough terrain. Tested this with loading and unloading my luggage.

i fitted the yam, easy enough to fit and quality looks ok, not sure on other makes and models though.

I have also the Yammy one, and it's easy to install and it is also hard as a rock ;-)

Cheers guys, I've ordered the Yam one.

Tim

That is very worthwhile advice, it took me 30 or so minutes to get these bleeders in using screw drivers and long nose pliers! Also the l/h spring goes on quite easy but the right one is tight, one of the boys on here recommended a method using coins between the coils to extend the spring enough to hook it on, thats genuis!

It took me about 2 hours in all to fit my genuine yam centre stand, but im no mechanic, thank heavens for this website!

Also a little bit of humble dish washing soap or a light smear of grease on the nipple you're pulling through.. The saying goes "Never go in dry" :toothy5: